Programs/Ophthalmology/University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine Program
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OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Little Rock, AR(Little Rock, AR Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#48
Specialty Rank
$61,281
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
#48
Ophthalmology Ranking
62nd Percentile
Top 38% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400421018
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 43.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,281
PGY-1
$63,640
PGY-2
$66,102
PGY-3
$68,720
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $212K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $0.9K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 25K
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
220 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.27
Restaurant Meal
11.4
Gas (per gallon)
$3.52
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2400421018
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ahmed Abdel Basset Sallam
- Email:
- smadison@uams.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/9/2026 - 11/27/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 17
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Shelli Madison
- Contact Email:
- smadison@uams.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 26
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 20.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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